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February 2025

Ancient Chinese with Veils on Their Heads
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Ancient Chinese with Veils on Their Heads

When it comes to veils, do you think of a woman’s white wedding veil? In fact, in ancient China, the veiled look was also commonly used in daily life scenes. Ⅰ. Gaitou & Weimao This kind of “head veil” was called “gaitou (盖头, a kind of hanfu hair accessories)” in Read more…

By xuezixuan2025, 4 months2025年2月26日 ago
Shiji Only Has a Tiny Bit Left, but Still Wears Two Leaves!
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Shiji Only Has a Tiny Bit Left, but Still Wears Two Leaves!

In the film Ne Zha 2, the Shiji (石矶娘娘) who loves beauty was smashed into tiny stones, but in the end, she still picked two leaves to adorn her head. There’s a saying: “One’s head can be chopped off, blood can flow, but the hairstyle must not be messed up.” Read more…

By xuezixuan2025, 4 months2025年2月26日 ago
What Exactly Was in Ancient Chinese Women's Facial Makeup?
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What Exactly Was in Ancient Chinese Women’s Facial Makeup?

Ⅰ. Huadian/Huazi (Flower Decals) Origin of Huadian “Huadian (花钿)”, also known as “huazi (花子)”, is a small and delicate adornment on the forehead. It originated during the Wei, Jin, and Southern and Northern Dynasties and developed into a popular makeup style for women in the Tang Dynasty. If you have purchased Tang Dynasty Read more…

By xuezixuan2025, 4 months2025年2月24日 ago
What Are We Wearing When We Put on Hanfu?
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What Are We Wearing When We Put on Hanfu?

Nowadays, the number of people who love Hanfu is increasing. What was once a niche cultural circle in China has gradually expanded its influence worldwide. At some Hanfu cultural festivals, there are even quite a few foreigners. Looking back on the development of Hanfu, in this era of the Hanfu Read more…

By xuezixuan2025, 4 months2025年2月24日 ago
Panling Lanshan in Jackson Yee's Performance at the 2025 Lantern Festival Gala
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Panling Lanshan in Jackson Yee’s Performance at the 2025 Lantern Festival Gala

At this year’s Lantern Festival Gala in the Year of the Snake, there was a program that featured some really decent men’s Hanfu. The program was titled “Coming of Age through Ritual”. Jackson Yee (易烊千玺) took on the lead – singer role. In the stage show, a group of handsome young men Read more…

By xuezixuan2025, 4 months2025年2月24日 ago
Hanfu Elements in Flourished Peony: Hairstyle (Part 2)
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Hanfu Elements in Flourished Peony: Hairstyle, Makeup & Adornments (Part 2)

Flourished Peony is a period drama produced by Huace Film and TV. Adapted from the novel of the same name by Yi Qianchong, it is set in the Tang Dynasty. The story follows He Weifang (何惟芳), the daughter of a merchant. With the help of Jiang Changyang (蒋长扬), she starts from cultivating peonies Read more…

By xuezixuan2025, 4 months2025年2月22日 ago
Hanfu Elements in Flourished Peony: Clothing (Part 1)
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Hanfu Elements in Flourished Peony: Clothing (Part 1)

Flourished Peony is a period drama produced by Huace Film and TV. Adapted from the novel of the same name by Yi Qianchong, it is set in the Tang Dynasty. The story follows He Weifang (何惟芳), the daughter of a merchant. With the help of Jiang Changyang (蒋长扬), she starts from cultivating peonies Read more…

By xuezixuan2025, 4 months2025年2月22日 ago
What Hanfu Elements Are in Nezha 2? (Part 2)
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What Hanfu Elements Are in Nezha 2? (Part 2)

Nezha 2 has taken the world by storm. After all, it’s a story adapted from ancient Chinese mythology, and there are so many Hanfu elements in the movie that it’s truly worth delving into. First of all, it should be noted that Nezha 2 is an animated film, and the costumes are designed Read more…

By xuezixuan2025, 4 months2025年2月21日 ago
What Hanfu Elements Are in Nezha 2? (Part 1)
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What Hanfu Elements Are in Nezha 2? (Part 1)

Nezha 2 has taken the world by storm. After all, it’s a story adapted from ancient Chinese mythology, and there are so many Hanfu elements in the movie that it’s truly worth delving into. First of all, it should be noted that Nezha 2 is an animated film, and the costumes are designed Read more…

By xuezixuan2025, 4 months2025年2月21日 ago
Will the Hanfu Skirt Fall Off When Stepped On? Uncover the Tying Secrets!
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Will the Hanfu Skirt Fall Off When Stepped On? Uncover the Tying Secrets!

In the movie Nezha 2, when Nezha entered the Jade Void Palace, he accidentally stepped on the skirt of a crane maid, and the attendant almost exposed himself. Some netizens questioned, “Did ancient people only use a single belt to tie their skirts? Isn’t that extremely risky?” If you’ve had Read more…

By xuezixuan2025, 4 months2025年2月21日 ago

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  • Lan Xi’s Five Dynasties Makeup Look Is Absolutely Ethereal – Like a Fairy!
  • Why Do All the Guys in Historical Dramas Have the Same Hairstyle
  • Why Does Your Qi-xiong Ruqun Keep Slipping Down?
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